joining us. a special place for veterans -- nearly six years in the making. tonight -- we're taking a look inside before the grand opening this weekend. this is the elevator inside the newly built waverly area veterans post -- featuring a mural honoring veterans. the floods of 2008 left the amvets forced them to evacuate. soon after the idea came to combine all four area posts. the new waverly area veterans post-combines the american legion post, amvets post, marine corps league, and the vfw. this time around -- the city dodged major damage for the most part. the infatable dam and dry run are being credited with helping stave off much of this year's flood water. kwwl's elizabeth amanieh has a look inside the post -- rising from

the waverly community of veterans is already a tight-knit family. and that was proven after the flooding of 2008 ruined several posts. these veterans came together and after the floods of 2008 ripped through- town-many veterans were left with no place to turn. "the amvets had to get out of there, so they had to go somewhere." this was the spark for the waverly area veterans post-a place to unite all veterans in the area. and after a few months of construction and veterans post now standing tall and ready to serve each and every veteran under one roof. "then they realized that gee why not. and they still have their autonomy, each one has an office." where patriots gather. a place they hope will allow both young and old-active and returning vets to come together. support each other. and most importantly a place to honor them. take a look inside the elevator-a mural with all five branches of the armed forces. as you ride the elevator-the moving mural lighting up a tribute to these brave men-everytime they step inside.

appearing. leaving these vets with a sense of community. "i think this will be a model not only in iowa, but in the country." more than eight hundred families and organizations have donated to s as you can see every little bit has gone a long way. we've got you covered, elizabeth amanieh...kwwl news. the grand opening will be this saturday along with a dedication ceremony. the post will also be hosting their monthly buffet breakfast on saturday. it looks like more storms are moving into eastern iowa -- let's go to storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg for a look at when

wind gusts tuesday and tuesday slight chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with temperatures in the mid 70s. another round of showers/storms thursday and thursday night will cool things down for friday into the weekend. high temperatures friday and saturday are in the upper 50s then low 60s sunday and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few showers early friday it looks like more storms are schnackenberg for a look at when for your complete weather information. stay dry tonight through tuesday with the wind increasing from the southeast. wind gusts tuesday and tuesday chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with thursday night will cool things through sunday except for a few showers early friday morning. new at six -- patrollers in johnson county say a man is dead after he was hit by three cars while walking along an area highway. the iowa state patrol says the

released -- was walking along highway 218 just south of the road's interchange with interstate 80. officers say they aren't sure why the man was walking along the road. he was hit by two cars and a mini-van just before 9 p-m last night, according to a crash report. rescue crews called out for a river search -- for a man who was just out for a swim. iowa city fire crews received a report this morning of a man they ended up finding the man at his home-- the man had been swimming in the river-- they say they have had multiple river searches in the last two weeks--for reports of someone in the water. and multiple times it has been the same man--going for a swim. police in dubuque say a 74-year-old man died in a crash. they say raymond rusch died in a collision early sunday morning when police say he failed to

intersection of highway 61 and olde davenport road. a 17-year-old driving the other car has minor injuries -- while an investigation into the crash is still in progress tonight. a big round-up in fayette county today -- when a semi trailer carrying hundreds of hogs rolls. here's some pictures of the chaos -- the accident happening on highway 187 south of arlington. deputies say the semi was carrying about 200 hogs -- 60 of which died in the crash. semi wasn't hurt in the crash. people on scene say several different agencies and even neighbors came out to help corral the hogs. tonight -- we're continuing our coverage of the floods of 20-16 -- with communities across eastern iowa working to get back to normal after a flood-filled several weeks. that includes cedar rapids -- which had to wait for the cedar in the area had learned their fate. the high point of the water there was second only to 2008

school after missing all of last week -- and the linn county courthouse is also re-opening. this is video of the hesco barriers being removed from around the us live from downtown cedar rapids--kristin? we--just like everyone else here in the core of downtown-- had to be out of our cedar rapids office for a week-- it was great to get back in there today-- many people getting their lives back to normal on this monday. downtown cedar rapids as the river is below flood stage. nats resturaunts are open and people are coming back to work downtown. aside from the sight of remaining hesco barriers-- a sense of normalcy--finally felt again in most places-- but not at the linn county courthouse-- "we are supposed to be open okay at 9:22 the computers went down, we haven't been up "you come in all ready for work and it's like oh." after being out of their "all of the judges if they're having hearings today they can't

something as frusterating for those working in the courthouse--as it is for those--needing their services. "i think people are really frusterated today you know last week they understood, but you know everybodys told them things should be back to normal on monday and then to have the computers go down, it's tough." we checked back-- comeputers were back up at 3 this the courthouse-- hoping tomorrow things are finally back to normal. we've got you covered live in cedar rapids-- kristin rogers...kwwl news. the clerk of court telling us-- they are just so thankful-- the flood did not impact them like it did in 2008-- in benton county -- resources being made available for those trying to clean up flooding damage.

22 feet a week from today in the town. flood water covering much of the town, surrounding homes and businesses. kwwl's taylor bailey in vinton today. taylor? the red cross say vinton experienced a duel hit. a few months ago the town was hit by a tornado--and just last week it was hit by heavy flooding. by the cedar river. "a good number of individuals had either major damage, we have flood victims in the area--looking to the red cross cleaning supplies and resources victims of the flood--like debbie blakely. "we were under water for like flooded in 2008 the family added on this second story to prepare the home for any future in a while but like after 2008 we'd never thought that it would get up in the house again and this time was were more

debbie and her family were forced to use this boat to get to and from her home. "it still went through the house, its like we are in an island, "the money that they are helping us with because i never dreamed that a dehumitifier cost two hundred bucks, are they crazy? thats nuts. "i mean i know they are always here for us but that's awesome" the money for the red cross will also go to a new water pump, insulation and dry wall for the home's first level. for now the family of five is staying the top level of the we've got you covered...live in the newsroom...taylor bailey...kwwl news. there will also be resource centers in two other cities later this

number two will have flood clean up supplies tomorrow and wedesday. in waverly -- a resource center will be open on thursday and friday. remember that you can always visit our website at kwwl dot com for complete flooding information. coming up on kwwl, area police are on the lookout for a simple, yet powerful identity- stealing object on the rise. decision tonight on whether to move forward with security cameras for downtown businesses. and... here's a live look at the storm track 7 live doppler radar.... chief meteorologist mark

forecast on kwwl." information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: we stay dry tonight through wind gusts tuesday and tuesday night could be near 30 mph. showers/storms are possible tuesday night with a slight chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with

friday and saturday are in the upper 50s then low 60s sunday and monday. dry weather friday tuesday with the wind increasing from the southeast. wind gusts tuesday and tuesday night could be near 30 mph. showers/storms are possible wednesday is dry with temperatures in the mid 70s. another round of showers/storms thursday and thursday night will cool things friday and saturday are in the upper 50s then low 60s sunday and monday. dry weather friday we stay dry tonight through tuesday with the wind increasing from the southeast. wind gusts tuesday and tuesday tuesday night with a slight chance lingering into early temperatures in the mid 70s. another round of showers/storms thursday and friday and saturday are in the upper 50s then low 60s sunday and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few showers early friday morning. screen for your complete weather stormtrack 7 weather team: we tuesday and tuesday night could be near 30 mph. showers/storms wednesday is dry with temperatures in the mid 70s. down for friday into the and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few tuesday with the wind increasing from the southeast. wind gusts tuesday and tuesday night could early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with thursday night will cool things

and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few showers early friday morning. we tuesday and tuesday night could early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with thursday night will cool things down for friday into the and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few showers early friday morning. screen for your complete weather stormtrack 7 weather team: we stay dry tonight through be near 30 mph. showers/storms are possible tuesday night with a slight wednesday is dry with temperatures in the mid 70s. down for friday into the and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few tuesday and tuesday night could be near 30 mph. showers/storms wednesday is dry with temperatures in the mid 70s. down for friday into the and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except for a few from the southeast. wind gusts a slight chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of showers/storms thursday and thursday night will cool things upper 50s then low 60s sunday and monday. dry weather friday through sunday except tuesday night could be near 30 early wednesday morning. most of showers/storms thursday and thursday night will cool things friday and saturday are in the

increasing from the southeast. wind gusts tuesday and tuesday night could be near 30 mph. slight chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of weekend. high temperatures friday and saturday are in the showers early friday morning. police are warning people in devices. banks and credit unions are seeing a rise in fraudulent activity. one of them -- nearly 30-thousand dollars stolen from various bank accounts. kwwl's shirley descorbeth is live from the telegraph herald newsroom in dubuque with details.

be covering a wide area in area police say you have trust and savings bank on locust street in dubuque was a hub for premise atm machines." a skimmer and pin. in this incident -- nearly "it seems that they came and back...and in the mean time we had about 60 people who were accounts." it didn't just happen in dubuque --there are also reports out of east dubuque at a fidelity bank too. so, how do you spot an atm skimmer? the device fits over the card reader -- if it looks worn, one tip when at an atm, is to cover up the pin pad when taking out cash." this prevents a hidden

cover up the pin pad when taking out cash." this prevents a hidden camera from recording your pin. skimmers can also be found as gas pumps and card readers at stores or restuarants. experts say it's safer to use the chip reader while shopping, instead of swiping your card. we've got you covered live from the telegraph herald newsroom in dubuque -- shirley descorh police are advising people to monitor their account statements. if you see suspicious activity...contact them. the waterloo city council considering a new ordinance that would require some public businesses to have security cameras. the city council voting on a first reading of the recently-adjusted ordinance tonight. if passed -- some businesses like restaurants, banks and hotels

have to buy cameras..and if businesses already have them ...updates and inspections are mandatory. one business owner we talked to says he's on board with the new ordinance.. we have caught criminals..people shoplifting, stealing and i just think it's a tool that waterloo police department needs.. the current ordinance is from 19-93...chief trelka says it is out-dated. hear from panther coach mark farley as he's got his team rolling heading in to this weekend's road contest at south dakota -- plus -- the waterloo black hawks are back on the ice and next. "now, kwwl sports." if you didn't expect to see an applebee's usda choice top sirloin searing to smoky oak perfection on a new wood-fired grill... ...just wait until you see the price. wood-fired steak

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back on the ice with a team that believes it can compete for a championship -- at least if all the pieces fit -- waterloo is coming off a season that saw them make a run in to the conference finals -- but a lot of the talent from that team has left for the college ranks -- but with guys to build around like defenseman mikey anderson -- and top forward nick swaney -- the potential is there -- waterloo is off to a 2 and 1 start -- all on the road -- and things to gel quickly -- i think that's a key that we've team's about, and i think so far we've done a great job on that. players are working hard, and the black hawks are on the road

opener against the same team on saturday -- the uni panthers head to south dakota this weekend coming off what was arguably their best performance of the season -- the panthers opened up conference play with a 42, 21 win over southern illinois -- as usual -- aaron bailey got the job done on the ground running for 112 yards and a touchdown -- solid game through the air completing 11 of 18 passes -- including three to daurice fountain for touchdowns -- and mark farley said all of the daurice stepped up his game. i you saw trevor and aaron kind of open up the middle for us a bit, too, because we went down the middle when we went to trevor. so, that was the plan over the two weeks. we made

it was perfect, but now we have something to work from. saturday's game at south dakota and don't forget our game of the week as well -- we've got four good ones all with district title implications -- you can also find this poll on the kwwl dot com sports page --

let's go to storm track seven chief meteorologist mark schnackenberg for a last look at your forecast. we stay dry tonight through tuesday with the wind increasing be near 30 mph. showers/storms are possible tuesday night with a slight chance lingering into early wednesday morning. most of early wednesday morning. most of wednesday is dry with te wednesday is dry with so what do the trade deals supported by congressman rod blum really mean for iowa? blum's deals are just one of the ways

wa jobs. oh, and don't forget-- these corporations shipping our jobs overseas? congressman blum voted to give them tax breaks. these guys hope you're not paying attention... so maybe you should. the deals blum makes in washington are bad for iowa. house majority pac

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